Derrick Starks
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Detroit, Michigan
Derrick Starks | |
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| Born | November 27, 1970 Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, organist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, singer-songwriter, organ |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Aaron, Crystal Rose |
Derrick Starks (born November 27, 1970) is an American gospel musician and organist. He started his music career, in 1994, with the release of, Derrick Starks and Today's Generation, that was released by Aaron Records. His second album, He's on Time, was released by Crystal Rose Records in 1999. The third album, Sacrifice, was released in 2001 by Crystal Rose Records. His third album was his breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.
Starks was born on November 27, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, to father, Reverend C.J. Starks, of Prayer Tabernacle Church, and his homemaker mother, Dorothy.[1] He has four other siblings.[1] His father purchased an organ, at Christmas, and he learned how to play the organ, which facilitated him becoming an organist to further his musical pursuits.[1] Thomas Whitfield used Starks organ-playing acumen at Hartford Memorial Church, which occurred in 1988.[1]